sickindian
Experienced
It says "wrong asset type for current model config" what now mate?
Here's my $.02.
The 2290 and the Axe-Fx II are digital units. And digital technology just gets, inarguably, better (and in this case better sounding) with time. Period.
Here's my $.02.
When was the last time you heard someone pining for an archaic digital technology?
I can think of one other piece of gear that is digital but has not been replicated yet (Korg A3).
yes. there aren't any "models" as such in the II like the amps models which are actual models (let's say the word again...models), but settings that get you very close to the model intended.On another note, is the 2290 model in the AxeFX really any different than the Digital delays with particular settings? For kicks, I tried both in XY with all of the settings matching and they indeed sound the same so I kind of assume the 2290 isn't actually "modeled" but simply approximated using the digital delay.
But does a piece of gear have to be specifically "replicated" by name and to do everything just the way it did to be superseded? Can't something that is better all around just take its place without claiming to be an exact replica?
back in early Ultra days we tried to get very close to certain effects by dialing for hours and comparing here on the forum. these days are unfortunately long gone since more and more users just "demand" to get everything straight away and otherwise complain. I guess putting settings of well known effects into the II helps a bit in that regard.
In the case of the 2290, my primary reference point is the Edge from U2 and there are definitely elements in his sound that I haven't nailed using the AxeFX. There are lots of factors but if for some reason the real 2290 has extra clarity or specific modulation or whatever that when coupled with an AC30TB results in that amazing sound, I'd like to know.
I suspect the fact that he's Edge coupled with about $500,000 worth of production, mastering, recording, etc. has a lot to do with the "elements in his sound" that people have trouble nailing
I suspect the fact that he's Edge coupled with about $500,000 worth of production, mastering, recording, etc. has a lot to do with the "elements in his sound" that people have trouble nailing
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Which shows a guy that can have anything he wants uses the 2290!
I'm well versed in his equipment and sound. A 2290, VOX AC30TB, a boost stomp, an eq stomp, a strat in middle bridge, you will have that signature sound. There are lots of variations but the essence is in that combination. You can hear it in pretty much any location that he plays - either a stripped down rig or full blown rig with "album" processing. The elements I'm referring to really do come from the basic pieces and that's what I'm interested in. I don't want to pay for the 2290 :0) or an AC30 :0)
Not to get too confrontational, but Matt spend several weeks in Dublin setting Edge up with the Axe-Fx II and MFC... Now, I don't know, since I'm not Matt or Edge, but if I had to guess, I'd bet the 2290 got replaced...
Please don't read any ill tone into these posts...just discussing.